3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga

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Sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga.
A peaceful evening at a desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes.
The earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a classic stop between Marrakech and the Sahara.
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Sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga.
A peaceful evening at a desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes.
The earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a classic stop between Marrakech and the Sahara.
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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Travelers:24 guests
  • Tour Type:Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French
Experience the classic Marrakech to Fes desert route in three unforgettable days. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, explore the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, then enjoy a sunset camel trek and an overnight stay near the Erg Chebbi dunes before travelling through the Ziz Valley, cedar forests and Ifrane to Fes.
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Highlights

  • Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains
  • Explore UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
  • Discover Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
  • Sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Overnight stay in a Merzouga desert camp
  • Scenic journey through Ziz Valley, cedar forests and Ifrane
  • One-way drop-off at your accommodation in Fes

Includes/Excludes

  • Pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Professional driver or driver-guide
  • One night in the Dades Valley
  • One night in a Merzouga desert camp
  • Breakfasts and dinners at the accommodations
  • Sunset camel trek or arranged 4x4 camp transfer
  • Drop-off near your accommodation in Fes
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees and optional local guides
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

Morning pickup in Marrakech. Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and continue via Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a riad or hotel.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Tinghir and walk through the dramatic Todra Gorge. Continue via Tinjdad and Erfoud to Merzouga. Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes around sunset, enjoy dinner and spend the night in a Sahara camp.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Middle Atlas – Fes

Wake early for sunrise over the dunes, then leave Merzouga after breakfast. Travel through the Ziz Valley and Midelt, continue across the Middle Atlas near the cedar forests and Ifrane, and arrive in Fes in the late afternoon or evening for drop-off near your accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is the camel ride mandatory?

No. A 4x4 transfer to the desert camp can usually be arranged in advance for guests who prefer not to ride a camel.

Where does the tour finish in Fes?

Drop-off is at your hotel, riad or the nearest vehicle-accessible point. Some streets inside the old medina are pedestrian-only.
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Date October 16, 2026
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